Reviews of JBL Charge 3 Zap

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Reviewed on 2016-10-16

Sturdy and powerful. That's the reputation JBL has established for itself over the years. The latest Charge 3 had managed to successfully live up to the standards set by its predecessors. The heavy-duty portable speaker costing S$279 packs on tremendous v...

I recently took a vacation and decided to buy the JBL Clip Speaker so I could play some tunes over candle-lit dinners with my cat. And I was super impressed by the high quality build and loudness that this little thing produced. But what if, unlike me, yo...

Light and portable, Very affordable, Works as a power bank for your phone

Lacking in volume, Only 8 hours of battery life, No color options

With each passing year, the portable Bluetooth speaker category gets better options at lower prices. What used to be a $200 purchase if you wanted the best of the best is now almost half as expensive, making these gadgets more accessible than ever before...

It's time for another JBL wireless speaker showdown with this episode honing in on the JBL Charge 3 vs JBL Xtreme. Which speaker is better for you? Both the Charge 3 and Xtreme speakers come in aesthetically similar boxes - with white backgrounds, orange...

Bluetooth speakers are a dime a dozen nowadays, but the core concept is still an attractive proposition. A wireless speaker that plays your music any time anywhere? Hell yes I like that.In the early days, Bluetooth speakers… sucked. And they sucked out lo...

The JBL charge 3 lives up to its marketing claims of being a "bass radiator" but does little else. Its overall sound quality isn't great, and it is quite heavy and bulky. This is a great speaker for the bass loving music listener, but all others will prob...

Ability to charge your mobile devices, Social Mode allows you to have three devices connected to the speaker, Waterproof design (IPX7), Powerful sound output for a compact speaker, Can be positioned on end, Great sound quality

Average battery life compared with other speakers, Cannot go back a track using on-speaker buttons

The JBL Charge 3 is made for parties and outdoor events. Using Social Mode, you can add up to three devices to connect and choose the music. The waterproof design means you can keep the party going no matter the weather and keep listening to music by the...

The Anthony Gallo Classico Series loudspeakers mark a departure from his well-known spherical speaker designs and into the realm of a more traditional-looking "box-type" speaker design. However, inside these traditional-looking loudspeakers, Gallo has com...

Bluetooth speakers pretty much rain in our offices, I mean literally pour out of the ceiling. We've done so many Bluetooth speaker reviews we could probably do sound for a The Rolling Stones concert with all these speakers. As we've been doing these revie...

JBL is no stranger to the speaker market and equally so, no stranger to the Bluetooth speaker market. In fact, regardless of your Bluetooth speaker requirements, there is a good chance that JBL has a speaker to match your needs. Their selection ranges fro...

If you haven't upgraded your portable Bluetooth speaker in several years you might be due for an upgrade as they have come a long way in recently. There are a ton of low-cost portable Bluetooth speakers available, but the high-end portable Bluetooth speak...

The JBL Charge 3 Bluetooth speaker is loud, waterproof and can charge your phone from the built-in battery so you don't run out of power.This bluetooth speaker is heavier and bigger than the Bose SoundLink Mini II and many other Bluetooth speakers, but it...

If it isn't already, JBL is becoming one of the best audio companies for the average person. Their products are relatively affordable and you usually get a pretty good sound out of them. Not to mention that basically they're entire line of Bluetooth speak...

With each new version of the Charge, JBL has made minor improvements to an already good Bluetooth speaker. The Charge 2 boosted bass; the 2+ added moderate water resistance. With the new Charge 3, JBL has added even more features, including better water r...

In the world of cylindrical bluetooth speakers, the Logitech UE Boom I reviewed is the first that usually comes to my mind. It had great 360 degree sound plus a waterproof design. Today I look at the JBL Charge 3 waterproof portable bluetooth speaker to s...

Waterproof, Excellent sound, JBL Connect, Charges phone, Looks as powerful as it is

No protective bag included; No way to hang it

JBL describes the JBL Charge 3 as a “waterproof portable Bluetooth speaker with a high-capacity battery to charge your portable devices.” Available in black, blue, grey, red and teal, the speaker puts out serious sound, can go pretty much anywhere you wan...

Thumpy bass, Outstanding run time, Links up with other JBL Bluetooth speakers

Poor documentation, Audio lacks clarity and separation

JBL has been one of the bigger names in portable Bluetooth speakers for a while now. In fact, the Charge 3 that's the subject of this review is actually the fourth iteration: There was the original, the Charge 2, and the Charge 2+ previously. Throughout i...

Bottom Line, The JBL Charge 3 is an outdoor-friendly portable Bluetooth speaker that packs a considerable bass punch for its size and price

The Charge 3 ($149.95) will look familiar, but pack few surprises for anyone who's used a recent JBL Bluetooth speaker. But that's not a bad thing, as the company has been pumping out some of the better speakers on the market. Accordingly, the Charge 3's...

The JBL Charge 3 is a well-designed, fully waterproof portable Bluetooth speaker that features good battery life and doubles as an external charger for your portable devices. It also has built-in speakerphone capabilities, and plays loudly with strong bas...

While it plays louder than the JBL Charge 2+ it doesn't sound as good

There are a zillion wireless Bluetooth speakers you can buy these days, but three brands rise to the top of the heap: Bose, Ultimate Ears and JBL. And of those three, only JBL makes models that also double as backup batteries for phones and other USB-powe...

The king of affordably priced portable Bluetooth speakers has returned. And it's bigger, better and more powerful than before. JBL has for a long time been the best at making portable speakers that were unbeatable. It's now about to retake that title with...

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